A publication of 3 Rivers Velo Sport Inc. Founded in 1969, 3RVS is a LAB and IMBA affiliated club, & member of the IBC,USA Cycling and NORBA. Quick Release contains current and planned club biking activities and and is distributed to all members. Submissions are welcome and due by the 15th of each month.

What Happens When Opportunity Knocks

Written by Patrick Stelte - January 2017

A window is a passage way for light and air to travel from outside in or inside out. You can also stare through a window and gaze the near world with urgent intent or hazily ponder the thoughts that thread a life together. The transparency allows tangible possibilities. It is also a barrier that must be open to allow for opportunity. A nose pressed against it is all anticipation...Read more...

Touring February 2017

Written by Steve Pequinot - January 2017

I wish to thank all 3RVS members for your support and for electing me as your touring director for my ninth season. My goal this season is to offer a broader touring format so more members can enjoy group touring.

Show & Go Rides - If you are one of the few and mighty still outside riding your bike in the heart of winter with Steve Souers, I applaud you. I wish you many miles of safe and enjoyable cycling....Read more...

From the Membership Desk:

It is membership renewal time! 3RVS memberships are valid from January1st to December 31st annually. If you have not already renewed for 2017 now is the perfect time so you don’t miss out on your member discount at local bike shops as you gear up for spring riding. Renewal is still only $20 for an individual or $30 for a family and can be easily done on-line for a small convenience fee at https://www.bikereg.com/three-rivers-velo-sport-club-membership or you may print your membership form at http://www.3rvs.com/info/brochure-web.pdf and mail it in to the P.O. Box on the form. Don’t forget that when completing the form as a family both listed adults need to sign the form to be valid.

Amy Copeland
Membership Director

New Club Leadership

Every January, Three Rivers Velo Sport holds officer elections for the coming year. The term for each of the nine offices is one year. With the club’s formation in 1969, five decades of club members have guided 3RVS and maintained continuity for cycling enthusiasts in our community. Good stewardship is not as glamorous as creating something new. Yet, without this kind of dedication, volunteer organizations crumble and fall away. This past month, four new officers were elected to the board. Such turnover is unusual with a mature organization that is running smoothly. I see the turnover as a sign of enthusiasm from new membership in the last few years. Read more...

3RVS Group Riding Guidelines

Every bike club has there own way of riding in a group. The officers have formalized a detailed series of guidelines that we follow. Please read through these guidelines, which can be found here.

Join 3RVS

You don't have to be a member to join our rides. But we hope that once you've ridden with us that you will see how much fun it is and will want to become a member and help us to support cycling in northeast Indiana. Visiting cyclists are always welcome.